January 11, 2023 Oregon allows public schools to hide official use of neo-pronouns 'fae/faer/faers' from parents Oregon's Department of Education rolled out a new gender support plan for public school districts throughout the state to use on students.
January 11, 2023 In WA and OR, Dungeness crab harvest to not open until Feb. 1 The harvest of Dungeness crab in Washington and Oregon will be delayed until February due to males lacking recoverable meat in their shells.
January 10, 2023 Democrat Tina Kotek sworn in as OR governor, plans to declare homeless emergency Oregon has sworn in Democrat Tina Kotek as the state’s next governor. Koteck plans to tackle homelessness, housing, mental health, and education.
January 6, 2023 Oregon education guide encourages schools to hide students' gender identity from parents Oregon education officials released a guide this week encouraging schools to affirm their students' gender identity and other measures.
January 6, 2023 Oregon leads US with highest voter turnout The state of Oregon had the highest voter turnout rate across the U.S. in last year’s midterm elections. Oregon saw a 61.5% turnout rate, narrowly beating Maine.
January 6, 2023 Most populous county in OR swears in its 1st female sheriff Oregon's Multnomah County has sworn in its first female sheriff in its 168-year history. Nicole Morrisey O’Donnell succeeds former Sheriff Mike Reese.
January 5, 2023 Portland arson suspect charged for historic church fire leaving 1905 house of worship marked for demolition A suspect was arrested for the devastating fire that left the circa 1905 Old Portland Korean Church marked for demolition in a neighborhood known for its "heavy transient activity."
January 5, 2023 Oregon man accused of chewing off elderly man's ear, part of face claims victim was ‘robot’ trying to kill him Koryn Kraemer, 25, pleaded not guilty in court Wednesday after allegedly chewing off a 78-year-old man's ear and part of his face because he thought the victim was a "robot."
January 4, 2023 Oregon suspect chews off elderly man’s ear, part of face in bloody train platform attack: police Koryn Kraemer, 25, was arrested in Gresham, Oregon, Tuesday after police say he was caught chewing off a 78-year-old man's ear and part of his face on a MAX train platform.
January 4, 2023 Video shows Historic Portland church engulfed in flames; crime unit investigating cause A three-alarm fire ravaged the historic Old Portland Korean Church now at risk of a major structural collapse, as the investigative unit probes for any potential criminal cause.